News Archive
6-Mar-2024
New Trustee and Acting Treasurer
We at The Dream Factory are very proud and excited to announce, we have a new Trustee and acting Treasurer, who has a wealth of experience, Mr Tom Burton:
15-Feb-2024
Our New Trustee Annabel Lawrenson
We are thrilled to announce Annabel Lawrenson as our new Trustee. Here are a few words from Annabel:
I began volunteering with the Dream Factory over 14yrs ago, because it is a charity that is close to my heart. The Dream Factory was started in memory of Oliver Mills, who was my son’s best friend. Oliver was an extremely kind and incredibly brave young boy, he became my inspiration. I wanted to try and do something that could help make a difference to children like Oliver and their families.
15-Feb-2024
The Pink Tie Club Chooses The Dream Factory
We are delighted to announce that the Pink Tie Club have chosen The Dream Factory as their charity of the year. Thank you to everyone at the Pink Tie Club for your ongoing support and help making more dreams come true.
24-Apr-2024
Donate your unwanted Clothes
It’s that time of year to have a wardrobe clear out. You can support The Dream Factory and declutter your wardrobe at the some time by donating your clothes to reDonate. Every month reDonate makes a donation to The Dream Factory ; this month they donated over £900.
29-Jan-2024
Bionical Emas has chosen The Dream Factory
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated by Bionical Emas as their charity of 2024. Thank you to everyone at Bionical Emas for your valued support and helping more dreams come true.
23-Jan-2024
Our New Trustee Josh Mills
We are very proud to announce that we have just accepted and welcomed Josh Mills to the Board of Trustees at The Dream Factory .
Here is a message from Josh:
I have over eight years of experience within the media industry with advertising and live events, being at the forefront with knowledge within publishing, digital and B2C events across London and Birmingham. I currently oversee the commercial platforms for The Grand Designs Live Portfolio whilst looking for new sponsors and partners annually.
18-Mar-2024
Kids Inc Nurseries chooses The Dream Factory
We are delighted to announce that Kids Inc Nurseries, a leading provider of childcare services in and around the M25 area, has named The Dream Factory as their chosen charity for 2024.
21-Jan-2024
Our New Trustee Sarah Woodley-Dyne
We are very proud to announce that Sarah Woodley-Dyne has joined our Board of Trustees.
Here are a few words from Sarah:
I have over 25 years experience working within the advertising, marketing, branding and engagement arena. During this time I have worked with both national and local newspapers, Premiership football clubs, national and international charities and government department.
21-Jan-2024
Our new Trustee Cllr. Mitchell Goldie
We are very proud to announce that Cllr. Mitchell Goldie is joining our Board of Trustees.
In 2018, Mitchell, aged 19, was elected as the youngest councillor in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. In 2022, he was re-elected and he is currently serving as Opposition Chief Whip.
8-Jan-2024
16th Year Anniversary
On January 8th 2024 we celebrate sixteen years since our founder, Avril Mill BEM started The Dream Factory and moved into our offices so very kindly donated by SEE Services. Sixteen years later, an incredible 660 dreams have been granted to children and young people with life limiting or life-threatening conditions. We are looking forward to making many more dreams come true.
22-Dec-2023
Santa Visited Chingford
In the lead up to Christmas over £4,600 was raised for The Dream Factory by our supporter Cllr. Mitchell Goldie and his Christmas Santa Tour took place in the Chingford area.
14-Dec-2023
A Christmas message from our Founder Avril Mills BEM
This time of year can be very difficult and emotional for many people. Some cannot afford to buy presents for their children, some cannot afford turkey with all the trimmings, and some have lost loved ones and find Christmas difficult every year.
